Job Description

Job Summary

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher in a mixed Year 3 and 4 Class

Full Time - Maternity Cover

We're looking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our dedicated team of staff here at Silverdale Primary Academy. You would be joining a committed team of staff, who have worked hard to embed good to outstanding practice throughout our academy, as noted in our most recent Ofsted grading of Good in all areas. With support from United Learning, professional development is at the heart of bringing 'the best from everyone' and ensures that our school is of the highest standard for our children.

It is our aim to continue to drive forward our teaching and learning to consistently high standards via the considerable support, training, expertise and investment United Learning offers to all their family of schools. We also share areas of our best practice across our group of United Learning schools.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to our community and to join our team of staff, supported by our experienced leadership team. If you have the enthusiasm and leadership to continue to drive forward the very best for the children of Silverdale.

Duties include:

Support our Pupils

Implement and deliver the United Learning curriculum for pupils. To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential. Provide feedback to pupils on their progress and achievement as appropriate. Manage the classroom effectively to always encourage disruption free learning. Lead interventions and provide learning support to aid catch up of children with gaps in prior learning. Lead the management of good behaviour, conflict resolution, and the promotion of positive peer relationships in line with school procedures. Identify and solve potential challenges for your pupils, to enable a positive learning environment for all. Provide specialist support in a specific curriculum area, including preparation, and organisation of resources and support to teaching staff and pupils. Deliver and facilitate assessments as planned and provide reports, evaluations, and other information to senior leaders and adapt planning to teach the gaps. Record and report pupil attendance, behaviour incidents, and other relevant information to appropriate staff members. Oversee the preparation of the classroom with subject-specific learning materials and resources. Provide feedback to parents and SLT on achievements, progress, and concerns for the pupils you support and keep accurate records as required. Marking and delivering feedback to pupils as appropriate. Correct use of equipment and resources to meet the lesson plans/needs, including IT. Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

Support the School and Community

Demonstrate the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity when working with pupils and colleagues and when representing the school at all times. Build respectful and trusting relationships with pupils and families, acting as a role model for our professional behaviours and high aspirations. Proactively engage with activities outside the classroom, working as part of a team to oversee pupils and support with activities such as break and lunch duties, before and after school clubs. Supervise pupils on visits and trips outside of school as required. Collaborate with other teaching staff and schools to ensure a smooth transition and effective communication about lesson progress and pupil behaviour. Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils and fellow staff is of highest priority at all times.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 35,000.00-41,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/12/2025
Expected start date: 23/02/2026